Community Corn Roast & 5k Family Fun Run/Walk

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Past event

12:00 PM PDT

Tacoma, Washington

Free · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting day of community spirit and athletic fun at the Community Corn Roast & 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Tacoma, Pierce! This free event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, whether you prefer to run, walk, or use a wheelchair. Starting and finishing at Tacoma Central Church, the event promises a lively atmosphere with a race clock to keep track of your time, although it’s all about enjoyment rather than competition. The first 200 registrants will receive a complimentary t-shirt, and all finishers can look forward to a medal commemorating their achievement.

After the run, stick around for the delicious Community Corn Roast, where you can enjoy great food and connect with fellow participants. Safety is a priority, so remember to adhere to traffic signals and stay on designated paths. Don’t forget to grab a rubber band at the turnaround point to confirm your completion of the course! With trophies for the top three men and women finishers and plenty of supportive volunteers, this event is not only about racing but also about fostering camaraderie and community spirit. Come out for a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic corn!

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Community 5k Fun Run/Walk/Roll & Corn Roast

Return Shuttles to TCC Shuttles will begin running to return runners/walkers to TCC beginning at 1:00. The last shuttle will depart from the church at 2:45 to ensure that all participants return to their vehicles before the event free parking ends. Corn Roast and Award Program After finishing, please stay to enjoy the corn roast and all of its activities. Trophies for top finishers and prize drawings will be awarded beginning at 12:30 pm.

12:00 PM PDT

Free

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Organiser's description

This is a FREE Community Corn Roast and 5K Family Fun Run/Walk. The first 200 runners/walkers to sign up will receive a free t-shirt on the day of the event. This event is open to all, whether you run, walk, or use a wheelchair. It starts and ends at Tacoma Central Church and is followed up by a FREE Community Corn Roast.

Rules of the Race
1. This is a fun run! We will have a race clock going but will not be chip timing individual runners.
2. The course is marked with signs along the side of the sidewalk / bike trail and with sidewalk chalk directly on the path.
3. IMPORTANT! We must adhere to traffic lights and crosswalk rules. Please stay on sidewalks, bike trail, and only cross streets when the traffic signal
indicates it is safe to do so. (This is important for your safety and to comply with our city permit)
4. IMPORTANT! At the turnaround point, remember to pick up a rubber band from the volunteers. This will show you fully completed the course upon
your return.
5. All finishers will receive a medal for your achievement!
6. The first three men and the first three women to cross the finish line will be awarded trophies.
7. There will be volunteers at the street crossings and turnaround point. If you or another runner needs assistance, the volunteers at these points can
support you.
8. Please be kind and respectful to all volunteers.
9. Be respectful and kind to all who are on the course with you. Support and encourage one anothers fun!